A naming ceremony was recently held for Harris, a new multi-purpose workboat ordered by UK-based energy transition facilities company Haventus.
Classed by Bureau Veritas, the workboat has an LOA of 24 metres, a moulded beam of 9.4 metres, a maximum draught of two metres, a depth of 2.8 metres, a gross tonnage of 158, and air-conditioned accommodation for four crewmembers. Two Volvo D16 1,250kW main engines deliver a bollard pull of 20 tonnes and a service speed of 10 knots.
Key features include a large open deck with a Heila knuckle boom crane, anchor handling winches, towing winches, towing pins, and a Mampaey towing hook. The sides are fitted with tyre fenders while pushbow fenders are incorporated fore and aft.
The vessel is undergoing final outfitting and is scheduled for delivery to Haventus in March. It will support operations at the Haventus-operated Ardersier Energy Transition Facility at Ardersier Port near Inverness, Scotland.